UPDATE: Water service has been restored and is approved for consumption. Pressure may be low for a few hours yet and water may be discoloured. Run water until clear.

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The withdrawal period for nominations for the 2016 Municipal Election expired at 4:00 pm, September 22nd.

The following nominees are declared duly elected for the respective office by acclamation:

Mayor: Hayward, Rodger

There will be an election for Council. The following is the list of the candidates for the office of Councillor of the Town of Naicam (in alphabetical order by surname). There are 6 vacancies and 13 candidates.

Nomination papers remain posted at the Municipal Office until the close of polls on election day October 26th, 2016.

saskatchewan.ca is a valuable election resource that covers everything from how elections work, regulations on campaign posters, and more! We highly recommend that people take some time to review this important information.

The voters list and notice of revision can be viewed at the municipal office. Candidates may request a copy of the voters list to be used only for municipal election purposes. Changes to the voters list must be requested in writing at the municipal office using the appropriate forms.

Other Election Reminders:

Nominees have until 4 pm on September 22nd, 2016 to withdraw their nomination. Nomination forms are posted for public viewing at the municipal office.

For an election process schedule and information on who can vote and who can be a candidate, check out our document MUNICIPAL ELECTION 2016.

saskatchewan.ca is a valuable election resource that covers everything from how elections work, regulations on campaign posters, and more! We highly recommend that people take some time to review this important information.

The community fall clean up day is scheduled for September 28th, 2016. The Naicam Public Works Department will pick up compost according to the posted schedule only. Any compost remaining on September 30th, 2016 will be the sole responsibility of the homeowner to dispose of.

Compost must be out for pickup on September 28th by 8:00 am (but not prior to September 27th) to be assured pickup. Compost is to be placed for back alley pickup. Please avoid placing compost on street front locations. Pickup areas/dates are estimated and may be adjusted as work progresses.

South of Centre Street: September 28th

North of Centre Street: September 29th

Compost placed for pickup must be in compliance with the following regulations.

Place for pickup at the back alley by 8 am on September 28th.

Bags may ONLY contain leaves and grass clippings in CLEARbags.

Bags must weigh 40 LBS OR LESS or may be refused.

Compost in a slimy state of decomposition may be refused.

Tree branches and loose garden debris can be piled for pickup.

Tree branches will be picked up free-of-charge ONLY when the amount is no larger than one half-ton size load.

Loads LARGER than above will be subject to a pick-up fee.

Branches CANNOTexceed 4 feet in length and 3 inches in diameter.

The transfer station accepts residents bringing in their compost and tree branches at NO CHARGE regardless of its state of decomposition.

You may also pickup a REACT garbage tag and tag your compost to be picked up with your weekly garbage.

Customers are reminded that they are responsible for paying any balances owed to the Town of Naicam by the due date, regardless of any disruption to postal service. In the event that the postal strike affects our region you will not be able to send or receive any documents via mail. This includes bills, statements, and other correspondence.

Customers can receive up-to date- billing information by calling the Municipal office at 306-874-2280. Your can also request an electronic copy of your bill or come down to the office to obtain your paper copy. Please keep in mind that we can only provide account information to the persons listed on the account. We may need to ask you some identification verification questions when you cal/email in to protect your privacy. Please have ready your name as it appears on your bill/statement, civic address/legal land description, account or customer number, and telephone number.

There are a number of options to pay a bill:

Online, via telephone or mobile banking through the CIBC and Affinity Credit Union

In person at the Municipal Office via cash, cheque or debit

Send a cheque through a Courier or Parcel Service

Town of Naicam water customers are reminded that they can have accounts set up for pre-authorized payments. Click Pre-authporized Debit Form – Fillable you can fill out and either fax, email or bring into the office.

DO NOT mail or courier cash or leave cash in the Town’s after hours drop box.